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NTSB investigations: Lycoming 0-235 series, MN

103 cases on aircraft whose registry engine model is Lycoming 0-235 series. Aircraft are matched to the registry by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model, so older matches can be wrong.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT c.\"ntsbNumber\", c.\"eventDate\", c.\"eventType\", c.\"eventCity\", c.\"eventStateOrRegion\", a.n_number, a.\"aircraftMake\", a.\"aircraftModel\", c.\"highestInjuryLevel\", c.\"totalFatal\", c.\"completionStatus\", c.report_url
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  ORDER BY c.\"eventDate\" DESC, c.\"ntsbNumber\" DESC"

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NTSB WPR26LA316Accident · Minor injuriesClass 4 · LimitedInvestigation openPiper PA-12 · Bemidji, MNAug 21, 2026 · N7524H · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA261Accident · No injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportCessna 152 · Eden Prairie, MNThe student pilot not maintaining directional control during landing which resulted in a runway excursion.Jun 21, 2022 · N6346P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN22LA241Accident · Serious injuriesClass 4 · LimitedFinal reportAmerican AA-1A · Granite Falls, MNThe pilot’s failure to maintain airplane control while in the airport traffic pattern that resulted in an uncontrolled descent and impact with terrain.Jun 10, 2022 · N9207L · Substantial damageNTSB GAA16CA437Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportCessna 152 · Belle Plaine, MNThe student pilot's improper pitch technique after rotation during a short field take off, which resulted in the right wing impacting the ground and a nose gear collapse.Aug 17, 2016 · N631TK · Substantial damageNTSB CEN16LA324Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Lino Lakes, MNA partial loss of engine power due to the formation of carburetor ice, which resulted in reduced climb capability and impact with vegetation and terrain during takeoff.Aug 14, 2016 · N50437 · Substantial damageNTSB CEN13FA214Accident · 1 fatalField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hawley, MNThe noninstrument-rated pilot’s improper decision to conduct a flight into known instrument meteorological conditions, which resulted in a loss of control.Mar 29, 2013 · N5367B · Substantial damageNTSB CEN12LA077Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Princeton, MNThe inadequate installation of the threaded insert in the No. 2 cylinder spark plug hole by maintenance personnel, which resulted in a loss of engine power during initial climb.Nov 22, 2011 · N6436P · Substantial damageNTSB CEN11LA328Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-18 · Fredenberg Township, MNThe pilot's inadequate directional control during a crosswind landing.May 7, 2011 · N195T · Substantial damageNTSB CEN09CA560Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Gonvick, MNA loss of engine power due to carburetor icing as a result of the pilot's failure to use carburetor heat.Aug 28, 2009 · N2409M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA306Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Detroit Lakes, MNThe reduced airplane climb performance capability resulting in the pilot not obtaining a proper climb rate during takeoff and the inadequate flare by the pilot during the aborted takeoff. Additional causes were the inadequate preflight planning/preparation by…Sep 26, 2007 · N2560M · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA105Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportPavliga Hatz CB-1 · Buffalo, MNThe loss of engine power due to the carburetor fuel flow valve becoming stuck in the closed position, which resulted in fuel starvation.Apr 15, 2007 · N899P · Substantial damageNTSB CHI07CA014Accident · No injuriesData collectionFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Eden Prairie, MNThe pilot not maintaining directional control of the tailwheel airplane during the landing roll. A factor was the runway sign that was impacted.Oct 27, 2006 · N57410 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA285Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Perham, MNThe dual student's improper compensation for the crosswind condition and his subsequent failure to maintain control of the airplane. An additional cause was the flight instructor's inadequate remedial action. A contributing factor was the crosswind condition.Sep 29, 2004 · N7977H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI04LA112Accident · 1 fatalLimited investigationFinal reportGrumman American AA-1B · Dodge Center, MNThe pilot's failure maintain climb and his failure to maintain clearance from the terrain during initial climb out after takeoff. The aircraft's low altitude, high gusty winds and low level turbulence were contributing factors.Apr 28, 2004 · N9919L · DestroyedNTSB CHI03LA089Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportChampion 7ECA · Raymond, MNThe altitude/clearance not maintained by the pilot and his ostentatious display. The power lines and the pilot's maneuvering at low altitude were contributing factors.Mar 22, 2003 · N1814G · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MNThe pilot's inadequate preflight preparation/planning, which resulted in fuel exhaustion and the loss of engine power. A factor to the accident was the power transmission line and the trees.Sep 5, 2002 · N48969 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI02LA107Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Maple Lake, MNThe student pilot's inadequate flare and compensation for the crosswind condition during landing. A factor to the accident was the crosswind condition.Apr 16, 2002 · N752AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA228Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Tracy, MNThe inadvertent stall during the initial takeoff. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's premature lift-off of the airplane during the initial takeoff, the instructor pilot's inadequate supervision, and the fences.Jul 23, 2001 · N23475 · DestroyedNTSB CHI01LA198Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-12 · Stillwater, MNThe loss of engine power for undermined reasons and the unsuitable terrain encountered during the forced landing. Additional factors included the power line and the trees.Jul 7, 2001 · N78495 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI01LA097Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Mankato, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing. Factors relating to the accident were the student pilot's lack of total experience, the icy runway, the strong crosswind, the wind gusts, and the snowbank.Feb 28, 2001 · N5236H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA220Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportFloroski Anderson Kingfisher · Deerwood, MNthe open carburetor heat air box resulting in a loss of engine power, the diminished climb rate and the altitude/clearance not possible by the pilot. Factors were the trees and the bent carburetor heat push-pull rod.Jul 22, 2000 · N41SF · Substantial damageNTSB CHI00LA142Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportAmerican AA-1 · Sandstone, MNthe pilot not attaining an airspeed necessary for the go-around and not maintaining clearance from terrain. Factors were the crosswind, gust, and the collapsed nose gear.May 23, 2000 · N5712L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA108Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · South St. Paul, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during takeoff. Factors associated with the accident were the student's lack of experience and the snowbank.Mar 10, 1999 · N89084 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI99LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lake Elmo, MNthe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control of the airplane during the landing roll. Factors associated with the accident were the snow covered, icy runway condition and the snowbank which the airplane contacted.Jan 25, 1999 · N752AA · Substantial damageNTSB CHI98IA035Incident · No injuriesIncident investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Blaine, MNthe fracture of the flap cable as a result of fatigue cracking.Nov 12, 1997 · N48863 · Minor damageNTSB CHI97LA264Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Glenwood, MNfailure of the student pilot to maintain the correct airspeed for a go-around maneuver, which resulted in a stall/mush and collision with terrain.Aug 17, 1997 · N23236 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA169Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Minneapolis, MNthe student pilot's improper recovery from a bounced landing and failure to maintain proper runway alignment during a go-around (aborted landing). Factors relating to the accident were: the pilot's improper flare for landing, the reduced light conditions at…Jun 17, 1997 · N2455F · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA161Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNthe pilot's misjudgment of his clearance around the parked vehicle. A factor was the location of the parked vehicle.Jun 9, 1997 · N68454 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI97LA147Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crystal, MNthe student pilot's misjudged flare and improper recovery from a bounced landing. A factor was the lack of recent flight time.May 24, 1997 · N5499B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA341Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNthe student pilot misjudged the landing flare which resulted in the hard landing.Sep 17, 1996 · N757PC · Substantial damageNTSB CHI96LA242Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportBellanca 7ECA · Belle Plaine, MNthe pilot's misjudgment of the distance and speed during the landing, and his delay in initiating a go-around. Factors relating to the accident were: the tall grass and ravine at the end of the runway.Jul 15, 1996 · N5026K · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA072Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Minneapolis, MNFailure of the pilot to maintain directional control during a takeoff ground run.Jan 17, 1993 · N48863 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI93LA026Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · St. Cloud, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control.Nov 7, 1992 · N24975 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI92LA217Accident · Serious injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Faribault, MNThe pilot's improper starting procedures and the passenger's inattentiveness. A related factor is the pilot's lack of supervision.Nov 10, 1991 · N9296T · No damageNTSB CHI91LA276Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportPiper PA-38-112 · Monticello, MNThe pilot in command's (CFI) delayed remedial action. Related factors are the gusty crosswind, the student pilot's lack of total experience, inadequate compensation for crosswind conditions, and the cfi's failure to maintain directional control.May 10, 1991 · N2587N · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA065Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · St. Cloud, MNThe student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during acceleration for takeoff.Jan 11, 1991 · N4872B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI91LA009Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crookston, MNA poorly planned approach, and failure to take remedial action by the pilot.Oct 14, 1990 · N7385W · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA271Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNThe pilot in command attempting to force the airplane onto the runway.Sep 23, 1990 · N89038 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA260Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Garrison, MNInadequate inspection of the aircraft.Sep 9, 1990 · N714TR · Substantial damageNTSB CHI90LA186Accident · Minor injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 II · Grand Marais, MNUndetermined partial loss of engine power during the initial climbout. A factor was the lack of suitable terrain for a forced landing.Jul 14, 1990 · N21LA · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89FA107Accident · Serious injuriesField investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Cottage Grove, MNPoor judgement of the pilot by flying while physically impaired from consumption of alcohol; and his failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while maneuvering, which resulted in an inadvertent stall and collision with wooded/hilly terrain.May 11, 1989 · N5357Q · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA101Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Buffalo, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain directional control. Factors related to the accident were: the crosswind, the pilot's improper compensation for wind conditions, his improper use of the throttle, and the ditch.May 2, 1989 · N6436P · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA069Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Crookston, MNThe pilot's failure to maintain control of the airplane during the landing roll. Contributing to the accident was the icy/snow covered runway.Mar 1, 1989 · N5329B · Substantial damageNTSB MKC89LA033Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Hibbing, MNWhile practicing takeoffs and landings on a patchy snow and ice covered runway, the student pilot lost directional control on takeoff and veered off the runway into a snow bank. The acft nosed down and damaged the prop and right wing.Dec 4, 1988 · N6132H · Substantial damageNTSB CHI88LA123Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Lakeville, MNThe student pilot was making the fourth leg of a solo cross country flight totalling 314 nautical miles. Although he departed with full fuel, none was added during the trip. The aircraft experienced a power failure, due to fuel exhaustion, approximately five…May 28, 1988 · N4812B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87DER12Accident · No injuriesFinal reportTaylorcraft F21A · Int'L Falls, MNWhile on initial climb the aircraft encountered downdrafts and was unable to climb over high terrain and trees. When it became obvious to the pilot that he was not going to be able to climb over these obstacles, he closed the throttle and attempted to turn…Jul 10, 1987 · N2006L · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA128Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Minneapolis, MNThe plt stated that while practicing touch-and-go landings, he extended full flaps on final apch and maintained rwy alignment. According to the plt, the acft touched down hard and began to porpoise. A police officer witnessed the acft bounce three times after…May 15, 1987 · N92140 · Substantial damageNTSB CHI87LA076Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Little Falls, MNDuring takeoff roll at about 50-55 KTS plt lost directional control. As the acft started going to the left, the plt applied the brakes. When the acft departed rwy 30, the nose wheel collapsed.Feb 6, 1987 · N757SX · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA180Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Duluth, MNThe student pilot landed the aircraft on a road and it collided with a road sign after experiencing fuel exaustion on a solo cross-country flight. The flight lasted approximately 3.2 hours and covered 289 miles. The student stated that both fuel tanks looked…Jul 25, 1986 · N5499B · Substantial damageNTSB CHI86LA103Accident · No injuriesLimited investigationFinal reportCessna 152 · Brooklyn Park, MNUpon initial touchdown the acft bounced. In the process of 're-flaring' the acft it drifted to the egde of the rwy. The solo student plt applied full power to go-around, however, during this maneuver the left wheel hit a snowbank along the edge of the rwy.…Mar 16, 1986 · N4633B · Substantial damage